ReefBrite LEDs

E.intheC · 09/30/2012, 05:57 PM

I just picked up a 175 Watt MH and 2x24 watt T5 combo fixture for my 60 cube mixed reef tank.

I'm looking to add a bit more pop to the colors, and am thinking about a Reef Brite strip. I don't know a whole lot about them, however. Should I go with the 24inch model? Would the 12 inch be sufficient? How about the XHO vrs the "regular" version?

I would just go with the 24in XHO model, but I don't want to burn the corals, and I'd rather not spend $200 on supplemental LEDs.

moondoggy4 · 09/30/2012, 07:00 PM

I would wait just a tad more they are coming out with a manual adjustable controller, I have heard that the XHO's are very bright.

PAnanoguy · 09/30/2012, 07:21 PM

Ever thought about stunner strip?

E.intheC · 09/30/2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by moondoggy4

I would wait just a tad more they are coming out with a manual adjustable controller, I have heard that the XHO's are very bright.

I was reading about the dimmable fixture, but they have been talking about it since 2010 so I'm not sure when they will be coming out.

I also heard you would be able to buy the dimmable power supply afterward. It'd be great if a dimmable model was available though.

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Originally Posted by PAnanoguy

Ever thought about stunner strip?

Not really honestly.

I don't have any first hand experience, but the reading I've done suggests they're not nearly as powerful as the Reef Brites.

Vpham97 · 09/30/2012, 07:51 PM

I believe i read that Reef Brite shows off affordable control for both regular and Xho version at MACNA 2012.

aandfsoccr04 · 09/30/2012, 09:09 PM

I use 2 of the reefbrites and don't really think the XHO is worth it for the amount of extra money you have to spend. I do recommend them though.

notclear · 10/17/2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Vpham97

I believe i read that Reef Brite shows off affordable control for both regular and Xho version at MACNA 2012.

Check out here from ************:

http://************.com/2012/09/29/r...ed-controller/

sean obergfell · 10/23/2012, 08:10 PM

I love the reef brites.....I have 16 48"XHO

AquaTDV · 10/23/2012, 08:27 PM

I have also gone with 175 MH with Reefbrite XHO for actinic supplimentation, and they are incredible! I've mounted them to the front of my 3 Luminarc Mini reflectors so they would reflect off the surface of the water back into the reflector and then back again into the reef. Doing this I was banging out some impressive par reading at 22" (75 to 100+ depending on placement under the reflector) with just the Reefbrites. Because of these impressive par values it has allowed me to shorted my MH photo cycle. Couldn't be happier

moondoggy4 · 10/23/2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sean obergfell

I love the reef brites.....I have 16 48"XHO

You have 16 units? Is that over one tank? Wow!

notclear · 10/24/2012, 05:22 AM

Can someone tells me if I use the legs (not the curved one and not the one for the regular reef brite) for the XHO, what is the height between the light and the rim of the tank?

09/30/2012, 05:57 PM	#1
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	ReefBrite LEDs I just picked up a 175 Watt MH and 2x24 watt T5 combo fixture for my 60 cube mixed reef tank. I'm looking to add a bit more pop to the colors, and am thinking about a Reef Brite strip. I don't know a whole lot about them, however. Should I go with the 24inch model? Would the 12 inch be sufficient? How about the XHO vrs the "regular" version? I would just go with the 24in XHO model, but I don't want to burn the corals, and I'd rather not spend $200 on supplemental LEDs. __________________ -Eric

09/30/2012, 07:21 PM	#3
PAnanoguy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Red Lion, PA Posts: 441	Ever thought about stunner strip? __________________ 120 Gallon Mixed Reef Apex Controller, (1) Radion XR30w Gen 1 with Gen 3 upgrade, (1) Radion XR30w Gen 3, MP10ESw, MP40ESw, Bubble Magus NAC7 skimmer, Eheim 1260 retun pump, Eshopps 2 channel doser,

09/30/2012, 09:09 PM	#6
aandfsoccr04 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,561	I use 2 of the reefbrites and don't really think the XHO is worth it for the amount of extra money you have to spend. I do recommend them though. __________________ 120 gallon mixed reef

10/23/2012, 08:10 PM	#8
sean obergfell Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Olean, ny Posts: 852	I love the reef brites.....I have 16 48"XHO __________________ Live Out Truth

10/24/2012, 05:22 AM	#11
notclear Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 519	Can someone tells me if I use the legs (not the curved one and not the one for the regular reef brite) for the XHO, what is the height between the light and the rim of the tank? __________________ Red Sea Reefer XL525

09/30/2012, 07:00 PM	#2
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I would wait just a tad more they are coming out with a manual adjustable controller, I have heard that the XHO's are very bright.

09/30/2012, 07:51 PM	#5
Vpham97 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,679	I believe i read that Reef Brite shows off affordable control for both regular and Xho version at MACNA 2012.

10/23/2012, 08:27 PM	#9
AquaTDV Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 286	I have also gone with 175 MH with Reefbrite XHO for actinic supplimentation, and they are incredible! I've mounted them to the front of my 3 Luminarc Mini reflectors so they would reflect off the surface of the water back into the reflector and then back again into the reef. Doing this I was banging out some impressive par reading at 22" (75 to 100+ depending on placement under the reflector) with just the Reefbrites. Because of these impressive par values it has allowed me to shorted my MH photo cycle. Couldn't be happier